AL SJR59

Expresses Alabama Legislature support for expanding domestic timber production and partnering with states on national efforts to increase timber supply.

Identifies timber, lumber, paper, bioenergy, and wood products as critical to national well-being and essential for construction and energy production.

States that increased domestic timber production will create jobs, lower construction costs, reduce foreign dependency, and enhance economic security.

Notes the wood industry supports 500 facilities and over 750,000 direct and indirect jobs in U.S. manufacturing and defense industries.

Requires copies of the resolution to be delivered to the President of the United States and the Alabama Congressional Delegation.